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1. Welfare Ministry denies child benefit cuts, calls report misleading

The Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare has refuted claims that the Child Benefit has been cut, instead announcing an increase in the allowance and an expansion in eligibility to include all middle-class families....

2. Cyprus, caught in drug cartel crossfire, says Paphos Mayor

Paphos Mayor Phedonas Phedonos has made explosive claims that Cyprus is now part of an international money laundering network used by Latin American drug cartels....

3. India turns its gaze to Cyprus as gateway to Europe and the Middle East

Cyprus is emerging as a promising bridge between India and the broader regions of Europe and the Middle East, with business ties between the two countries gaining serious momentum....

4. Beats beyond borders: How Cyprus’ DJs are uniting a divided capital

Cyprus has been divided for more than half a century, with its capital, Nicosia, split down the middle. But while politicians continue to stumble on the path to reunification, a new generation of DJs and music lovers is quietly achieving what decades of diplomacy have not: bringing the island’s two communities together, one party at a time. ...

5. Cyprus talks humanitarianism, but ducks EU move to press Israel

Cyprus has defended its controversial decision not to back a European Union proposal to review its agreement with Israel, a move aimed at pressuring Tel Aviv to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza....

6. India’s business titans set up shop in Cyprus, opening door to EU expansion

Cyprus is emerging as a key gateway for Indian companies seeking access to European and Middle Eastern markets, with the arrival of two major conglomerates, Thomas Cook India and LTIMindtree, signaling a new phase of economic cooperation....

7. EU to welcome Turkey into defense programs despite Greek, Cypriot opposition

Despite strong objections from Greece and Cyprus, the European Union is moving forward with plans to involve Turkey in new European defense programs...

8. Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus to merge under one name: Eurobank

The new bank that will emerge from the much-anticipated merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus will operate under a single name: Eurobank....

9. Cultivating success stories of innovation: Deloitte’s exclusive event celebrating tech start-ups

Deloitte has long championed and supported innovation and entrepreneurship, spearheading various initiatives throughout the region....

10. PwC Cyprus sponsors the Reflect Festival 2025 - the Premier Tech & Entrepreneurship Event Connecting Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

PwC Cyprus once again took center stage at Reflect Festival 2025, held on 15-16 May in Limassol, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation and leadership in the business world....

11. America wants Greece’s ports, and China out

A quiet tug-of-war is playing out in Greece, one that could reshape global trade routes and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean....

12. Did you see Rihanna in Cyprus last week? Neither did we, but you might’ve thought so

It wasn’t Rihanna who took the stage in Cyprus on May 16, but for over 2,000 fans at EATmosphere in Nicosia, it might as well have been....

13. “Yes, but” diplomacy: The hypocrisy at the heart of our moral collapse

Alongside relentless economic precarity, the erosion and impoverishment of the middle class, environmental and public health crises, and of course the grotesque wars that have returned to Europe and the Middle East with a shocking savagery after decades, the 21st century seems to have ushered in a spiritual backslide, a collapse into the cheap and the populist....

14. New U.S. bill eyes Cyprus as key player in countering China’s Belt and Road

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, a bill designed to elevate the Eastern Mediterranean in U.S. foreign policy and strengthen partnerships with countries in the region, including Cyprus....

15. Eurobank | Limassol welcomed the 1st India-Greece-Cyprus Business Forum

16. The quiet city turning into Cyprus’ new investment hotspot

A new skyline is rising in Larnaca, complete with modern high-rises and upscale mixed-use developments....

17. Cyprus targets Turkish nationals over property sales in occupied north

For the first time ever, arrest warrants issued by the Republic of Cyprus over the sale and development of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish-occupied north are targeting Turkish nationals. ...

18. Cyprus meets Cambodia: A bridge to bold business ventures

For Cypriot entrepreneurs and companies, this is more than a passing opportunity; it’s a golden ticket into a vibrant, fast-growing market of over 600 million people....

19. An American Pope, butchered kangaroos, and blame games...just another day in paradise

And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...

20. Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends aims to help leaders navigate complex workplace tensions

Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends, Turning tensions into triumphs: Helping leaders transform uncertainty into opportunity, explores how workers, managers, executives and organisations are navigating today’s biggest workplace challenges....

21. Israel quietly steps back from Great Sea Interconnector project

Israel appears to be backing away from a major energy project that was once seen as a symbol of Mediterranean cooperation, focusing instead on a smaller-scale power connection with Cyprus alone....

22. Trump pushes to 'rebrand' the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf

President Donald Trump is preparing to stir diplomatic waters during his upcoming trip to the Middle East by pushing for a controversial name change: the U.S. will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf....

23. Greek universities set up shop in Cyprus, but this time, you’ll pay tuition

In a move that’s set to shake up the local university scene, three of Greece’s largest public universities are opening campuses in Cyprus, and unlike back home, they’ll be charging tuition....

24. Parents, caregivers could soon work less as Cyprus pushes for flexible hours in public sector

Working parents in Cyprus’ public sector may soon get the option to trim their daily hours by up to two, under a new government push to make work and family life easier to juggle. ...

25. Emirates and AEGEAN enhance partnership to offer reciprocal loyalty benefits

Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by AEGEAN; and similarly, Miles+Bonus members can earn and redeem miles on all flights operated by Emirates....

26. Cyprus and Israel reach agreement on IMEC electrical interconnection and natural gas development

A key agreement between Cyprus and Israel for an electrical interconnection under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor project is expected to be finalized later this year....

27. Christodoulides walks a diplomatic tightrope with high-stakes visit to Israel

President Nikos Christodoulides’ upcoming visit to Israel on May 4 comes at a critical time for the Eastern Mediterranean, with energy disputes, shifting alliances, and ongoing conflicts shaping the region’s future....

28. More people can now apply for affordable housing help

Good news if you’ve been struggling to qualify for affordable housing: the government just made it easier to apply....

29. Deloitte announces Technology FAST 50 Middle East and Cyprus fourth edition rankings

Deloitte Middle East has released the results of the fourth edition of the Middle East Technology Fast 50, recognising the fastest-growing technology companies across Cyprus and the Middle East....

30. Politics served with a side of flaouna: Karousos vs Koumis, Chartsiotis dishes blame, and Electra fizzles

An all-out brawl on social media, right in the middle of the holy Easter days, between the President of the Famagusta Tourism Development Board and former Minister under Anastasiades' government, Yiannis Karousos, and the current Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis....